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SA, Denmark continue to strengthen relations

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… and Climate, Head of Global Cooperation at the Danish Energy Agency, and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of … economic development, climate change, and renewable energy. Welcoming Krone during a meeting held in Waterkloof, …

Ramokgopa sets sights on accelerated transmission line expansion

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… in order to potentially unlock at least 2 335MW of energy in the short-term. He was speaking during an … on Tuesday. Ramokgopa explained that there are renewable energy projects that are already producing electricity but … lines are to be built in South Africa to connect renewable energy projects and further strengthen the grid. Turning to …

North West govt commits to completion of infrastructure projects

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… municipalities to implement renewable and alternative energy sources. To help put an end to load shedding, the …

Gauteng to establish solar park

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… two stages of load shedding, a critical step toward energy stability for the nation’s economic hub,” he said. … crime, and unemployment rates, amongst others. “Although energy is not a competency of the province, load shedding’s …

Climate Commission welcomes Climate Response Fund annoucement

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… development pathway, which includes tripling renewable energy, doubling energy efficiency, accelerating sustainable transport, …

Finance Minister to outline budget allocations

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… national government's plans to tackle the country's energy crisis and other socio-economic challenges. “The …

Electricity Minister to engage KZN business stakeholders

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… to engage with business stakeholders in KwaZulu-Natal on energy challenges and interventions. The engagement is … the Durban Exhibition Centre on Tuesday, 20 February. “The energy sector in South Africa is facing significant … for stakeholders to share their perspectives on the energy challenges businesses face in the region.  “The …

Strategic integrated projects

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… SIPs to 88. These include infrastructure projects in energy, water and sanitation, transport as well as digital … R21.4 billion have already been completed covering roads, energy and human settlements, while the total value of … are various projects that have also been registered in the energy sector which once fully operational will assist in …

Parliament prepares to host National Budget Speech

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… national government's plans to tackle the country's energy crisis and other socio-economic challenges. “The …

'The end of load shedding is indeed in sight' - Ramakgopa

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… Tuesday. “[The] path to achieving a stable and sustainable energy landscape has been fraught with obstacles, … we continue to register progress as we chart the path to energy security. “The end of load shedding is indeed in … cooperation with Eskom, has taken to urgently address the energy challenge in the country including returning units to …

Government working to connect IPPs to the grid

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… (REIPPP). This is according to Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe. The Minister was speaking … the grid through private sector investment in renewable energy such as wind, biomass and small hydro. Mantashe said … launch in 2011, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has procured some 13 266MW from 140 Independent …

Comments deadline for draft IRP 2023 extended

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… The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the deadline for comments on the … final policy adjusted plan which will map out the future energy mix for the country,” the department said. The DMRE … IRP and relevant documents are accessible on https://www.energy.gov.za/files/irp_frame.html . Comments can be …

IRP 2023 public consultations

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… to make their voice heard on the future of our country’s energy supply by engaging with the Integrated Resource Plan … year for public comment. The Department of Minerals and Energy published the draft IRP 2023 which maps out the future energy mix for the country so that it can solicit public …

Government supports call for men to commit to end GBVF

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… rights, intensifying land reform, and pursuing a just energy transition that leaves no one behind. “We will …

State of the Nation Address in numbers

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… Authority from entering South Africa illegally.   Energy   More than 2 500 – megawatts of solar and wind power connected to the grid. More than 120 – new private energy projects in development. More than 14 000 – kilometres … to be built over the coming years to accommodate renewable energy. Around R170 billion to almost R240 billion – …

Climate Change fund to be established to support communities

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… consequences. This is why we are implementing a just energy transition, not only to reduce carbon emissions and … that our country can afford and in a manner that ensures energy security. “With our abundance of solar, wind and … we are going to create thousands of jobs in renewable energy, green hydrogen, green steel, electric vehicles and …

End of load shedding 'finally within reach' - President Ramaphosa

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… focus” on implementing plans to urgently address the energy crisis are making gains - with the end of load … The President said government has a clear plan – the Energy Action Plan – which is being implemented with “single-minded focus through the National Energy Crisis Committee”. “We have delivered on our …

Taking stock of the sixth administration

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… and load shedding In order to grow the economy, reliable energy supply is essential and energy security is cited in the country’s Economic … Plan (ERRP). In July 2022, government launched the Energy Action Plan (EAP). The EAP is a set of steps to be …

Prices of petrol and diesel to go up from Wednesday

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… Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, has announced the adjustment …

South African government hard at work to resolve challenges in mining

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… performance. Globally, commodity price volatility, high energy prices, geopolitical tensions and a global cost of … the business operating environment. “Domestically, the energy crisis and port and rail bottlenecks are putting … together to overcome these serious challenges,” he said. Energy crisis The President told the gathering that through …